Ocotillo Restaurant

We started out with Drinks, a Margarita for me that was more ice than beverage. Service was great, our waiter Greg was Johnny on the spot and offered recommendations. We had the roasted sweet potato. We also had a kale salad as well as one of the other salads. Once you have it you’ll know why it’s $14 on the menu. Personally, I enjoyed the fresh made pasta over the meats but that’s not to say the rib eye my gf had was cooked perfectly to a medium rare and can say it had a nice ratio of beef to fat. I had the tagliatelle with shrimp, fennel, basil and Parmesan cheese that was absolutely delicious. If you’re a fan of fresh made pasta, this is a must do. The dessert was meh, would get it again. Definitely worth it!

Great service...almost too many people checking in but Id rather they care then be ignored. Chef seems really interested in textures. Arugula salad was fresh, vibrant with some fun crunches, cauliflower appetizer was a little salty but the kale pesto cut through it. Pretty good bite! Pasta was on point and plenty of it. Perfectly cooked roasted chicken with a fun sweet and savory flavor. Potato salad was well cooked but very bland. Flourless chocolate dessert had several elements...the cream was delicious, the Gelato was too frozen. Good selection of red wines by the glass and the porter was a great ending to the meal. Also...large portions that can easily be enough for 2.

We had date night here last night and had an amazing experience. We ordered the grilled chicken wings as an appetizer, the ribeye and ribs for our entree and dessert. Everything was 10/10! I loved the passion fruit cocktail. Portions were hug and our server was so kind! Thank you guys!

I wish I remembered the name of our serveur extraordinaire! His timing was great! He knew when we were ready and very accommodating! Had the brunch 2 beef ribs with egg and although the ribs had just a tab too much fat for me they were still very good as long as it had the Jalapeño Chimichurri sauce; otherwise the ribs alone lacked punch. I'm not a fan of anyone else's eggs other than the way that I make, but they were really good as well as the hash brown cakes. Spouse really enjoyed the beef brisket breakfast with the Parmesan polenta. Enjoyed the esthetic and although it may seem small dining area inside and the seating is somewhat snug meaning you are pretty close to your neighbor's table, this restaurant is massive on the outside! I had to stop and catch my breath between the parking lot and door going inside! I think they have live music on some nights and probably gets very busy during the cooler months. Sorry to see it's sister restaurant, Chantico, close last year, but this is the original and well worth it. Look forward to more stops here and trying their other dishes. Great service!

Ocotillo is a great place to stop in for a nice lunch or dinner! Great food that is actually seasoned and taste delicious!not only is food great but the drinks are unique. They actually know what good food an drinks are. I look forward to their creative spirit and passion with food!

A unique and very cool place. Very cool setting, ambiance, and vibe. Not ostentatious or too chic, but a fun desert landscape surrounding the main room. Outdoor seating, outdoor bar complete with misters to keep you comfortable. Indoor seating is great too, with large booths and tables. Solid menu options to share as well as main entrees. The scratch sangria, and Yuko Poloma are great to enjoy in the heat. I'll definitely come back. Service was top notch.

Our brunch experience was unfortunately not what we expected. After being seated, we were immediately asked what drinks we wanted without any greeting or welcome. It felt very rushed, as if the focus was simply on placing an order rather than providing a pleasant dining experience. When additional guests joined our table moments later, the server began asking for their drink orders before they had even fully sat down. He mentioned that he normally works evening shifts, and it showed - the pace and style did not feel aligned with a relaxed weekend brunch atmosphere. What was most frustrating was the lack of follow-up once our food and drinks were delivered. Despite being asked multiple times early on if we were ready to order more beverages, we were unable to locate our server afterward. There were no water refills, no check-in on how the food was, and no opportunity to order additional drinks without flagging down other staff members to try to find him. The food itself was mixed. Some dishes were very good, while others did not meet expectations. However, the atmosphere was enjoyable and the overall value was good. With more attentive and balanced service, this could have been a much better experience.

Our server Craig was perfectly attentive, knowledgeable and friendly. I would have thought I was in a much higher end, highly rated restaurant, than their prices would indicate. Food was delicious, plentiful and beautiful. And the venue! Oh my heavens it’s amazing with beautiful in and outdoor dining with a vibe that is modern, hip yet calm and relaxing. This is a gem that you must experience.